Minutes for HB2464 - Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

Short Title

Extending the number of years that new credits may be issued or earned for contributions to graduates of aerospace and aviation-related educational programs and employers of program graduates.

Minutes Content for Tue, Jan 27, 2026

Chair Tarwater opened the hearing on HB2464.

Charles Reimer gave a briefing on the bill. (Attachment 1)

Oral proponents:

James P. Watkins, Lobbyist for Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce spoke on aviation history and the effect on the Kansas workforce. He also covered the three existing tax credit programs. He then answered questions.(Attachment 2)

Sam Sackett, Senior Manager for Government Relations at Boeing spoke on how promoting the tax credit is a good recruiting tool.(Attachment 3)

Andrew Nave, Economic Development Alliance spoke on the importance of the aviation industry in Kansas.(Attachment 4)

Written only proponents:

Eric Stafford(Attachment 5)

Jeff Fluhr(Attachment 6)

Rachel Douglass(Attachment7)

Dan Lubowitz(Attachment 8)

Matt Lindsey(Attachment 9)

Rachel Willis(Attachment 10)

Chair Tarwater closed the hearing on HB2464.